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Mar 18, 2019

Abrahamson withdraws from 3 cases

Long-time Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson has suddenly withdrawn from participating in three cases.

Mar 18, 2019

Man who alleged prosecutorial misconduct awarded $2.1M

A federal judge has awarded $1.8 million in damages to a former Maine man who was cleared of charges of sexually assaulting his wife.

Mar 18, 2019

Sheriff: Man facing 8th OWI offense tried to drink in front of deputy

Authorities in southern Wisconsin say a 56-year-old Cambria man arrested on suspicion of his 8th OWI offense tried to drink in front of a deputy.

Mar 18, 2019

$1M bail set for man charged with killing missing girl’s mom

Cash bond is set at $1 million for a 34-year-old man accused of killing a missing girl's mother in Milwaukee.

Mar 18, 2019

Federal appeals court OKs tax-free housing for clergy

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that a law giving clergy tax-free housing allowances is constitutional, overturning a ruling in Wisconsin that said it was an unconstitutional benefit and delivering a huge win to religious leaders who had fought to keep the substantial benefit.

Mar 18, 2019

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over partisanship

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Lisa Neubauer and Brian Hagedorn cast each other Friday as tools of partisan interests who can’t be trusted, with both arguing in a debate that they are fair and impartial while their opponent in the April 2 election is not. Hagedorn, who […]

Mar 15, 2019

Senate version of expungement, prostitution surcharge up for public hearing

The Wisconsin Senate version of proposed legislation to expand the state’s expungement process is up for a public hearing next week.

Mar 15, 2019

Court reinstates lawsuits against lawyer accused of assaulting law firm employees

The Michigan appeals court has overturned key rulings and reinstated lawsuits against a popular personal-injury lawyer who is accused of sexually assaulting two women who worked at his Detroit-area firm.

Mar 15, 2019

Authorities: Arrest made in 43-year-old double murder

Authorities in Wisconsin's Marinette County say they have made an arrest in the 43-year-old fatal shootings of a young couple.

Mar 15, 2019

Hagedorn launches ad hours before Supreme Court debate

The Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn is launching a new television ad branding his opponent Lisa Neubauer a tool for liberal groups hours before the two are scheduled to debate.

Mar 14, 2019

Wisconsin leaders demand National Guard sex assault review

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, both Democrats, demanded  on Thursday that federal military officials review Wisconsin National Guard protocols for reporting and investigating sexual assault after Guard members alleged harassment, assault and retaliation for reporting incidents. The U.S. Air Force is already investigating [&hel[...]

Mar 14, 2019

Candidates for Milwaukee County bench to face off

The Milwaukee Bar Association is holding a forum next week for the two candidates running for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 40, the seat once held by Justice Rebecca Dallet.

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